England v Holland called off due to London riots – Twitter stars back move

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London riots have claimed their highest profile footballing casualty as the FA were forced to cancel the international friendly between England and Holland at Wembley.

Buildings ablaze: In Croydon, South London, police and firefighters had to tackle burning shops and properties (Picture: Getty Images)

Following chaotic scenes in the streets of the capital , where police resources were stretched to their limit, football chiefs at Soho Square issued the following statement: âIt is with regret that tomorrowâs (Wednesday 10 August) international fixture with Holland at Wembley has been called off.â

The decision, although expected, has been unanimously backed on social network Twitter by fans, players, and members of the press.

âEngland vs Holland game is off, good call. Who wants to see a game of football when our country is in turmoil,â said Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand.

âMorning, sad to hear england vs holland game is off due to the riots. #sadtimesâ wrote Evertonâs Australian midfielder Tim Cahill.

Ajax and Holland full-back Gregory van der Wiel, who was due to play in the fixture, said: âToo bad we are not going to london anymore.. The game against England is canceled, because of the riots in London.â